If you were a fan of the wacky packages series then both books will not disappoint. Posted on february 28, 2017 by twodimensionpodcast. Return to the main wacky packages page this page has an alphabetized list of all wackys and their corresponding series. Stock, who was an artisit and popular art teacher at bayside high school.
Then in 2004, plop on pop saw a brief shimmer of hope. Effectively onepanel comic books for your back pocket, they came in waxpaper packs with a brittle slab of pink bubble gum just like sports. Featuring humorous and often grotesque parodies of common household brands like windaxe cleaner and smoochers jam, wacky packages. Jun 01, 2008 if you were a fan of the wacky packages series then both books will not disappoint. I collected comic books and wacky packages as i child, and later in life started to collect original comic book art and everything related to wacky packages see for more wackys my father was robert e. New new new is a followup title to the hilarious and colorful wacky packages, first published by abrams in 2008. The beginning of wacky packages in september of 1961 a man by the name of paul. Includes 39 doubles no monsterkidcomic nerdmad magazine fan could resist the famed topps trading card series, wacky packages. And here my troubles began 1991 helped to establish comic storytelling as a sophisticated adult literary medium spiegelman immigrated to the united states with his parents in 1951. Read what some of the newspapers had to say at the time. Mar 26, 2015 chum gets a kick out of a full set of puntastic vintage topps wacky packs trading card stickers in this scene from crossing chum. Wacky packages 190 smithsonian comics and gum cards. Superman, ted mckeever, two dimension comic book podcast, wacky packages, walt disneys christmas parade 1, walt kelly leave a reply. Please keep in mind that base sets means basic set.
The 240page 5x7 hardbound book features stickers from 1973 series 1 thru 7, interviews with wacky artists art spiegelman and jay lynch, and includes a. This new collection presents all the wacky packs from series 814 covering the years 1974 and 1975. Book jacket, paperback books, sick, let it be, magazine, comics, comic book. Topps wacky packages series 3 complete set of 55 stickers great product parodies designed after the classic 70s sets 4. The set mashes up two of the most popular and longest running entertainment card properties of alltime.
In the preface to the new book wacky packages abrams, a collection of the first seven series of the topps cards, spiegelman yes, the same art spiegelman who won a. It was originally painted in 1991, but the title was dropped before the 91 series hit production. Covering series 1 through 7 197374, each 512 x 718. See the best in vintage records, movies, books, signs, and more. Shop comcs extensive selection of 2011 topps wacky packages all new series 8 nonsports cards. Art spiegelman is an american comics artist and editor, best known for his. Covering series 1 through 7 197374, each 512 x 718 page reproduces one largerthanactualsize wacky sticker.
Wacky packages a series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and wellknown brands and packagingwere first produced by the topps company in 1967, then revived in 1973 for a highly successful run. Nov 28, 2009 there are actually 4 books that predate the 2 official wacky books, as well. It was all done as part of a days work, much like the way the early comic books were made. Featuring an introduction by jay lynch, wacky packages new new new is a followup to the bestselling book wacky packages, first published to critical acclaim by abrams in 2008. See more ideas about garbage pail kids, packaging and cartoon jokes. Wacky packagesa series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and wellknown brands and packagingwere first produced by the topps company in 1967, then revived in 1973 for a highly successful run. There are just a bizarre set of cards that are parodies of famous brands. Topps has released four comic books in the wacky packages line. Whether its something highprofile like spaceballs or some strange costumes at your local comic con, the options are endless. The 2015 topps wacky packages base set has a total of 110 stickers.
Comics wacky packages trading card singles for sale ebay. Lynch, whose comic strip with gary whitney, phoebe and the pigeon people, ran in the reader in the late 70s and 80s, started working on wacky packs in 68. Created by art spiegelman and first produced by the topps company in 1967, but revived in 1973 for a highly successful run, wacky packages are a series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer products and wellknown brands and packaging. Topps should think about authorizing more of these types of books like the 1960s monsters cards for example. They parodied common household products and were extremely popular among children in the 1970s. Wacky packages comics 2011 halloween comic book limited edition error very rare and one of a kind, jay lynch missed signing this copy. Now trading card collectors get their turn with 2014 topps star wars wacky packages. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. The panels of just the first two issues consist of reproductions of halloween postcard sketch card artwork, by jay lynch for issue 1 and by joe simko for issue 2, that were specifically designed to depict a story when set out as sequential art. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Based on the cartoon series, which ran on cbs from 1968 to 1969. Wacky raceland is a comic book series that reimagines the cast of wacky races competing in a desert wasteland, reminiscent of the mad max film series, filled with all kinds of obstacles, towards one single goal, utopia, mankinds last safe haven. This new collection presents all 206 rare and hardtofind wacky packs from series 8 through 14, from 1974 and 1975. Includes 15 doubles no monsterkid comic nerdmad magazine fan could resist the famed topps trading card series, wacky packages.
We feature business news, and indepth analysis for retailers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A very nice touch and overall excellent quality for the money. If you dont factor in the variation backs, this is double the size of recent sets. I love the wax pack paper wrapper for dust covers and the bonus stickers inside. Wacky packages series 7 web bonus cards as promised, i will be posting some images of the series 7 wacky packages stickers for your viewing pleasure.
This firstever, comprehensive guide to wacky packages showcases a host of cards illustrated by such notable comics artists as kim deitch, drew friedman, bill. There are actually 4 books that predate the 2 official wacky books, as well. Besides making fun of food, drinks and toys, there are also a couple of subsets. Batty baseball spoofs baseballrelated products like. Nov 02, 2008 wacky packages showcases the early age of irony. Wacky packages are a series of humorous trading cards featuring parodies of consumer. Wacky packages are a topps product that came out in 1973 with the first modern set. This beautiful little coffee table book is a finely printed wacky packages photo album. Check out this article from a 1973 new york magazine. Wacky packages topps and millions of other books are available for amazon. It is also one of four comic books introduced by dc comics in 2016 as part of the comic book initiative hannabarbera beyond, among with scooby. The wacky racers race through the desert from deepinaharta, texas to yoo hoo, utah.
Topps wacky packages lost wacky, motion lenticular 3d. Wacky races comic books all regular issues are out of stock. Wacky packages comics 2011 halloween comic book limited. Created by a host of comics artists including kim deitch, bill griffith, jay lynch, and norm saunders, alongside pulitzer prizewinning cartoonist. Includes 39 doubles no monsterkid comic nerdmad magazine fan could resist the famed topps trading card series, wacky packages. One was a kind of guide put out by nonsport update 2 editions titled wacky packages. Wacky packages showcases the early age of irony news. Wacky packages base set includes all basic stickers. Wacky packages just formed an island of subversive underground culture in the surrounding sea of junk. Aug 12, 2008 in the preface to the new book wacky packages abrams, a collection of the first seven series of the topps cards, spiegelman yes, the same art spiegelman who won a pulitzer prize for maus. May 4, 2020 explore franzwilliam773s board wacky packs, followed by 2.
Theses specialty items are limited edition stickers, temporary tattoos, magnets, clingons, lost wackys, motion cards, puzzles sand other exclusive items such as exclusive bonus stickers, all with the traditional wacky product on each item. Selected wacky packages series come with a variety of featured stickers. If you dont want to take the time to purchase multiple packs and sort through them to create a base set, we have done all this work for you. Art spiegelman, born february 15, 1948, stockholm, sweden, american author and illustrator whose holocaust narratives maus i. Wacky packagesa series of collectible stickers featuring parodies of consumer. Parodying popular products these cards featuring art by kim deitch, george evans, drew friedman, bill griffith, jay lynch, norman saunders, art spiegelman, bhob stewart and tom sutton were staples of the geek genx childhood. The beat goes on and on and on, and there were 3 editions of a publication titled the wacky packages handbook which between the 3 versions contains all the minutiae one could ever. Possibly due to the fact that there were already a couple dr. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view pictures of their covers. As of 2019, topps has released six issues of wacky packages comics. See more ideas about packaging, garbage pail kids and cartoon jokes. Get the best deals on comics wacky packages trading card singles when you shop the largest online selection at. Jan 11, 2018 it was all done as part of a days work, much like the way the early comic books were made.
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